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Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

Soldiers fire an army weapon into the night sky, surrounding them in red light.

Ruby Aurora

Soldiers fire an M119 howitzer during the nighttime live-fire portion of a qualification at Fort Drum, N.Y., April 13, 2025. The qualification was designed to strengthen soldiers' ability to execute coordinated fire missions, enabling quick and accurate support for ground operations while maintaining combat readiness and tactical effectiveness.

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